Media and Communications Strategist Kim Heller has denied being paid R120 000 to defend suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane against criticism. The Parliamentary inquiry into Mkhwebane's fitness to hold office has heard how her office paid three consultants for communication services to counter negative media reports about her. Kim Heller, Political Commentator, Professor Sipho Seepe, and Mkhwebane's advisor, Paul Ngobeni reportedly charged the office R120 000 for their first service which included media statements, social media postings, and communications advice. Speaking to our Senior producer Ronald Phiri, Kim Heller dismissed the allegations as defamatory and untrue